anyone got a 2008ish FZ1?

[Keir]

im looking at getting a 2008 FZ1 as a quick all rounder - work, tours and play. Anyone got one or used one? any thing to note?
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Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

2007, but they are the same beast.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=286554
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[wristjob]

i have an o9 fz1.
i think its great.
its fun front wheel hardly hits the floor unless you want it to.
its naked so you know when you are going way to fast.
foot pegs hit the floor to easy if you corner in a spirited fashion.
seat isnt comfy at all after a 100miles or so you will want to walk about for a bit.
i make the excuse that i need fuel
like i say i love mine but touring on it would be a chore.

[0l0dom0l0]

Dad has one and it is a beast. I like it a lot
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Bikes: 2007 Derbi GPR 50, 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600 (written off), 2002 Yamaha Fazer 600, 1994 CBR 600F, 2003 Triumph Daytona 600, Kawasaki ZX6R J1.....Current: 2006 Yamaha FZ6, 1998 Suzuki TL1000R and a Honda VFR 400 NC30.

[Ash-69]

Got the faired version - 2012 FZ1S Fazer, an it does for me cocker. 150 horses sure puts a smile on my face and the fairing helps take a bit of the breeze off while progress is being made

Fuel consumption isn't astronomical for a litre bike (obviously dependent on hoon mode), and riding through the winter (ish) hasn't revealed any major corrosion hot spots so all good so far....

Looking forward to a bit of touring this year, pillion seat and grab rails look plenty adequate for strapping on a bit of luggage and a tent so wide world here I come .....
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[Keir]

id be looking at the faired version. going to view on sunday
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Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

[J biker]

I put 19000 miles on an 08, faired version. Quick, good handling bikes. As mentioned pegs go down very easy. Remove the screw in hero blobs on the pegs. Rear shock not up to much, replaced mine with a height adjustable aftermarket job. Improved handling and gave a bit more clearance. Also jack up kits available with the benefit of making the steering quicker. Don't worry about making the steering too quick by doing this, FZs are slow steering and ultra stable. Fit Pilot Road 2cts. Some run a higher profile rear.
One of the best all rounders built IMO. My mate now has 29000 trouble free miles.
A little bit thirsty would be my only negative comment.
My bike was a US import with no ABS. A UK bike with ABS may fetch a bit more money. Check which you are looking at so you don't pay over the odds.

[positron]

Have a look at FOC-U, good few thous for sale there.

https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/board,10.0.html